UK - Fears that the Pensions Bill may be delayed or dropped increased Following work and pensions secretary Andrew Smith's shock resignation on Monday.
Smith quit amid speculation of a feud with prime minister Tony Blair over deep cuts in the incapacity benefit budget. Smith ñ who is seen as a close ally of chancellor Gordon Brown - claimed his...
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